Frameworks for Human-Centered AI 

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes part of how decisions get made—from who gets approved for a loan, to what curriculum a student sees, to how climate risk is assessed—one thing is clear:

All communities need representation at the table.

Too often, technology is built around communities, rather than with them. This is especially true in real estate and housing, education, food systems, and public agencies—where the people most impacted by biased or opaque Artificial Intelligence (AI) are often the least involved in their creation.

 That’s why we created this new resource :

Human -Centered AI Design 

This guide was created to:

Help you understand the risks and opportunities of AI—from GenAI to everyday automations to emerging AI agents

Offer a simple, people-first framework to guide ethical AI adoption

Guide your team in asking the right questions—and staying aligned with your values

You don’t need tech expertise to get started. You just need a human-centered framework—and a willingness to continue learning. 

 Want to go deeper? This guide is part of a larger workbook-in-progress—stay tuned.

Why it matters now:

Whether you’re already using tools like ChatGPT or just curious about how AI might impact your work, now is the time to get clear about what AI should and shouldn’t do in your organization. As workflows shift, let’s be thoughtful not just about what we automate—but about the relationships, judgment, and community voice we protect along the way.

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We offer coaching, tools, and custom training for nonprofits, cooperatives, and mission-aligned institutions exploring ethical AI adoption.

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